1 of 2 | Vance Luther Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, is planning to plead guilty Thursday. Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety/Facebook
June 11 (UPI) -- Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, will plead guilty in federal court Thursday after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
The Justice Department sent a letter Wednesday to federal judges John Tunheim and Dulce Foster that said there was a proposed plea agreement and requested a hearing for Boelter to change his not-guilty plea. Tunheim set a change-of-plea hearing for 10 a.m. CDT Thursday. The letter said the Justice Department would not seek the death penalty.
The public version of the letter didn't explain the terms of the agreement, The New York Times reported.
Boelter is accused of shooting and killing Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert. He is also accused of shooting and injuring State Sen. John A. Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette. He was allegedly dressed as a police officer when he visited their homes for the shootings on June 14, 2025. He was arrested after a two-day manhunt.
